# Leaders' Debate

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Punch and Judy, red cents and Rip van Winkle: How the second leaders' debate panned out.

The missed blows, the landed punches and – maybe – the policies that emerged in last night’s five-way leaders’ debate at RTE.

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Feb 15th 2011, 12:47 AM

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Twitter reaction: The second leaders' debate

The Twitterati were busy throughout the second leaders’ debate and we’ve picked a selection of their tweets.

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Feb 14th 2011, 11:19 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five things you need to know: No Valentine for Merkel from Enda, McWilliams regrets opening the door to Brian Lenihan (literally), and a dash to hospital for a Grammy reporter.

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Feb 14th 2011, 4:44 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Survivors may sue Manx2 over crash; 5-year-olds suffer from eating disorders; and your chance to say ‘I love you’, the Enda way.

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Feb 14th 2011, 8:29 AM

# Bank Guarantee

Parties continue debate over backing of bank guarantee

Fianna Fáil, Labour and Fine Gael have all continued their discussion on whether the bank guarantee was a mistake.

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Feb 9th 2011, 3:52 PM

# Face off

Who came out on top of last night's debate?

We want your verdict on last night’s leaders’ debate on TV3

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Feb 9th 2011, 7:15 AM

# Enda Kenny

Kenny promises to ‘lead from the front’ during Leitrim speech

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny seemed unperturbed by criticism levelled at him for not attending the live leaders’ debate last night, saying that his meeting in Letirim was the “first political meeting that has been streamed live on the internet”.

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Feb 9th 2011, 6:40 AM

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Twitter reaction: The leaders’ debate

Despite the empty chair, last night’s live leaders’ debate trended worldwide on Twitter.

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Feb 9th 2011, 6:27 AM

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And they’re off… The issues and the points-scoring of the first leaders’ debate

Last night’s TV3 debate between Eamon Gilmore and Micheal Martin was relatively restrained… and so was Vincent Browne.

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Feb 9th 2011, 6:05 AM

# Leaders' Debate

Come join us live for the leaders' debate!

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Feb 8th 2011, 8:23 PM

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Kenny: FG would borrow €1bn to lay off 30,000 public servants

The Fine Gael leader says the party’s plan to shed 30,000 state workers would cost €1bn, but save €10bn in five years.

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Feb 8th 2011, 11:42 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will Enda's refusal to take part in the leaders' debate damage Fine Gael's vote?

Will the empty chair change people’s minds about voting Fine Gael?

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Feb 8th 2011, 8:56 AM

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The first leaders' debate: reactions to Enda Kenny's absence

Round-up of Twitter and tabloid reactions to the Fine Gael leader’s refusal to take part in the first leaders’ debate tonight on TV3.

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Feb 8th 2011, 8:38 AM

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Gormley offers to fill Kenny's shoes on TV3 leaders' debate

The Greens’ leader says he wants to be “helpful” – but he too thinks a five-way debate is the best option.

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Feb 7th 2011, 12:15 PM

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Browne: Enda has used me "as a ploy" to dodge debates

TV3′s broadcaster says Enda Kenny has used Vincent Browne’s presence as an excuse not to take part in the channel’s debate.

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Feb 7th 2011, 9:58 AM

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Kenny won’t attend TV3 debate

FG leader confirms he will not be participating in the first leaders’ debate this Tuesday evening, citing scheduling difficulties.

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Feb 7th 2011, 6:50 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: More health insurance hikes, more debates about debates, but no more fanmail for Hitler’s former bodyguard…

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Jan 28th 2011, 8:25 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jan 27th 2011, 5:03 PM

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Leaders' debates: where do they stand?

Party leaders are lining up for a series of televised debates ahead of polling day, but who wants which kind of debate?

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Jan 27th 2011, 5:02 PM

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Kenny rejects three-way debate suggestion

Enda Kenny has rejected the invitation of a debate between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Labour, saying that other political parties must also be included.

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Jan 27th 2011, 11:21 AM

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TV3 outlines plans for leaders’ election debate

The commercial broadcaster wants to hold a three-way leaders’ debate, with the heads of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour.

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Jan 24th 2011, 4:31 PM